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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.59, 14,250.39 and 3,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.59, 14,250.39 and 3,260.94 is: 4,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.59 : 14,250.39 = 3,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.59/14,250.39 = 3,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.59x = 14,250.39 × 3,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.59x = 46,469,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469,666.77/9,502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.21

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